01You Have to Be Tall

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While there are certain height requirements for runway models
and high-fashion (editorial) models, there is a tremendous amount of
work available for models who are under 5′ 9″. Even the big agencies in
New York, Paris and Milan, are willing to make exceptions for a model
who is a “complete package.”

Supermodel Kate Moss was one of the
first to break the height barrier at 5′ 6″ (some agencies list Kate at
between 5′ 7″ – 5′ 8″, but most people think that is generous). There
are even male models like Aaron Frew who, at just 5′ 7″, is represented
by top fashion agency d’Management in Milan, Italy. Agents have been
known to hire models who were 5′ 3″ and 5′ 4″ to top agencies Elite
Model Management and Ford Models.

But, don’t worry if you can’t
get signed to a top fashion agency due to a height issue, because there
is a substantial commercial market that is always open to models of all
heights.

02You Have to Be Skinny to Be a Model

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With more women demanding to see models who better represent
what “real” women look like, the fashion industry has responded. Over
the past ten years, the plus-size modeling market has become one of the
fastest growing and most important sectors of the fashion industry.

Not only are modeling agencies welcoming models who are curvier and more voluptuous than the usual
super thin fashion model, but they are turning these girls into
superstars! Many of the top modeling agencies in New York, L.A. and even
Paris and Milan now have divisions devoted solely to plus-size models.

So, if you are curvy or big, bold and beautiful, and know how to work it, then many of the top agencies will want to see you!

03You Have to Be Young

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Just as consumers demanded to see models who better represent
the various size categories of real women (see Myth #2), the demand for
models who represent a variety of age categories has also become an
important part of the modeling industry.

The baby boomers are
aging, and there is a real demand for models who can represent products
that are important to this age demographic. There is a wide range of
products for which mature models are needed such as the travel industry,
healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and even high fashion.

So, if you
have always dreamed of becoming a model and you’re over 25 don’t let age
hold you back. Agencies are always looking for mature models of all
ages!

04You Need Professional Photos

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Professional photographs are never required when you are first
starting out. All you need are some simple snapshots for the agents to
determine your potential as either a fashion model or commercial model.

Once
an agency has determined that it would like to represent you, then you
can discuss with the agents what type of photos you’ll need for them to
promote you to their clients. Depending on the type of agency and the
market you are in, the agency may be willing to advance the cost of your
first photo shoot. Otherwise, this will be an investment you will have
to make.

05If an Agency Likes Me It Will Pay for Everything

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One of the areas that can create the most confusion for new
models is the area of fees, expenses, and start-up costs. There is a lot
of hype and misinformation, particularly online and in modeling forums,
surrounding modeling expenses and what a model should and shouldn’t pay
for, which can bewilder a new model to the point of giving up and never
pursuing their dream.

You’ve probably heard the phrase “If an
agency likes me it will pay for everything.” In actuality, this couldn’t
be farther from the truth. Visit this article on Modeling Expenses, Fees and Start-up Costs for a complete explanation of this topic.

A Place For Everyone In Modeling

When you first think of models, you’ll likely think of the supermodels
Gisele Bundchen, Coco Rocha, Naomi Campbell, Candice Swanepoel, or
Miranda Kerr. However, there are thousands of other models whose names
you wouldn’t know who are making a substantial income in the industry.
The best comparison is to be on a basketball or hockey team. You will
always know the names of the superstars like Michael Jordan, Wayne
Gretzky or Magic Johnson, but there are lots of other team members whose
names you don’t know but who are earning a fantastic living and who are
very important to the team. It’s very similar in the modeling industry.
You will always have the superstars, but the other team members or
models in the agency have a very important part to play as well.

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